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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Bert feel about his actions?
(a) Sad.
(b) Nervous.
(c) Proud.
(d) Embarrassed.

2. With what does the Colonel start to follow Bert?
(a) A pistol.
(b) A knife.
(c) A letter.
(d) A bat.

3. What happens as Cora and William worry about Bert's place in society?
(a) Norwood enters.
(b) Bert enters.
(c) Billy enters.
(d) Sallie enters.

4. What will the Colonel not tolerate from a "darkie," especially his own child?
(a) Such insolence.
(b) Such industriousness.
(c) Such laziness.
(d) Such happiness.

5. Why does he try to do this, regarding his position?
(a) He tries to ignore his behavior.
(b) He is still a black man, even though he is Norwood's son.
(c) He is half-white and Norwood's son.
(d) He made a mistake.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens from the accident on, between the Colonel and Bert?

2. When and where does the play begin?

3. Of what does Bert then inform Cora?

4. What do Cora and Bert begin to do, after he tells her this news?

5. What comment does little Billy make?

(see the answer key)

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